Activities and Culture

The Oldest in France

The Oldest in France

Oldest in France One of the things we love about France and Europe, in general, is the history we see all around us. Many historical events are remembered with the help of the buildings that still stand, giving us the opportunity to view and imagine what it was like....

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French Architecture: What to Know

French Architecture: What to Know

Making Sense of French Architecture When you travel to France, your travel guidebook will often use words such as Renaissance, Neoclassical, or Gothic to describe French architecture. What does it all mean? For this post, I’ll give you an overview of some...

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Studying French in France

Studying French in France

Studying French in France Everyone knows the best way to learn a language is to live in the country. But maybe you aren’t able to pull up roots and move to France so you can practice with the locals and pick up new vocabulary words on a daily basis. What if you could...

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Biking in France: A Change of Pace

Biking in France: A Change of Pace

If biking is a priority in your vacation plans—and even if it normally isn't—consider renting a bike in France. It's great to explore in the open air! Why is France an ideal place for bike tourism? Many regions are flat or only slightly hilly. That way, you can enjoy...

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Ski in France

Ski in France

It’s that time again, time to dig out the skis! Ski in France for a change of scenery! France provides a huge variety of ski experiences with resorts of all sizes, types, pricing, and altitudes. From huge, glamorous resorts spreading out for miles across the Alps to...

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7 Places in France you Must Visit

7 Places in France you Must Visit

Although there are literally hundreds of wonderful places to see in France, here are 7  places in France you must visit. These are world-renowned for a good reason! Find a few here to add to your Must-See Places in France List! Le Mont St. Michel (with a side trip to...

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Living in France

Living in France

Reasons to live in France There are several reasons you might want to live in France for a while. You’ll be in good company: Over 4 million foreigners live there, about 30,000 of whom are Americans, with a third of these in Paris. Your company can transfer you there...

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Cruising French Waters

Cruising French Waters

When we think of visiting France, we might think of visiting monuments, hopping the TGV (high-speed train), renting a car. Have you ever thought of French waterways? Much of French culture and history has occurred near rivers, so there is a rich supply of sites,...

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